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Adams Welcomes New Officer; Appoints Housing Authority Board Member

Desroches graduated from the Police Academy on March 22 in the top tier in his class. He's currently in the field training program and assigned to Sgt. Curtis Crane.

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Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements Planned for South Side

After decades of planning, the city hopes to break ground on Phase 1 of Pontoosuc Lake Park's revitalization this summer.

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Preschool, Kindergarten Registrations Scheduled Around County

Berkshire County schools are scheduling and re-scheduling preschool and kindergarten registration dates and procedures for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Developer Asks $400K From Pittsfield Housing Trust for Condo Project

Between disagreements about site design and a formal funding process not yet established, more time is needed before a decision can be made.

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Bascom Lodge to Open Memorial Day Weekend

Bascom Lodge will open to overnight guests and visitors on Memorial Day weekend.

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Teacher of the Month: Alla Chelukhova

Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School history teacher Alla Chelukhova has been selected as the April Teacher of the Month.

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Williamstown Housing Trust Commits $80K to Support Cable Mills Phase 3

Developer David Traggorth asked the trustees to make the contribution from its coffers to help unlock an additional $5.4 million in state funds for the planned 54-unit apartment building at the south end of the Cable Mills site.

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Community Members Assist in Trout Stocking Onota Lake

Fish and buckets flew into Onota Lake on Wednesday afternoon, thanks to MassWildlife's annual spring trout stocking event.

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North Street Parking Study Favors Parallel Parking

A parking study of North Street will be presented at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The design maintains parallel parking while expanding pedestrian zones and adding protected bike lanes.

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Pittsfield Subcommittee Supports Election Pay, Veterans Parking, Wetland Ordinances

The Ordinances and Rules subcommittee on Monday unanimously supported a pay raise for election workers, free downtown parking for veterans, and safeguards to better protect wetlands.

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Robert Collins Runs for Dalton Select Board Seat

Robert Collins felt it was time for a new voice to "shake things up a bit."

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Exploring North Adams' History At the Library

Led by local historian Gene Carlson and in collaboration with the North Adams Historical Society, attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the city's past.

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Adams Beautification Plans Community Cleanup

The Adams Beautification group, which has been quietly sprucing up the town since 2022, hopes to bring in more members of the community during a community cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, April 27.

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Toy Library Installed at Onota Lake

Feel free to use or leave a toy at Onota Lake's newest infrastructure meant to foster community and benefit kids.

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Retired Senior Volunteers Recognized 36K Hours of Service

Amy Schirmer was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for creating a weekly therapeutic art class at the George B. Crane Center to help those in recovery from substance use.

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Cost, Access to NBCTC High Among Concerns North Berkshire Residents

One speaker after another conveyed how critical local access television is to the community and emphasized the need for affordable and reliable services, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly.

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Weekend Outlook: Spring Celebrations, Clean-ups, and More

This spring weekend, there are a variety of events in and around the Berkshires, including Spring Celebrations, music, cleanups, and more.

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Select Board Incumbent Bob Bishop Up for Re-Election

Robert Bishop says he'll work to keep taxes down while supporting town department and employees if re-elected to the Select Board.

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CHP Mobile Health Offers Same-Day Urgent Care

The mobile care team travels Berkshire County cities and towns from Sheffield to North Adams, on weekdays and some weekends.

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Clark Art Presents Music At the Manton Concert

The performance takes place in the Clark's auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

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Pittsfield ZBA Member Recognized for 40 Years of Service

Albert Ingegni III was applauded for four decades of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals during City Council. Mayor Peter Marchetti presented him with a certificate of thanks for his commitment to the community.

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Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

Registration is required for each event. Library events are free and open to the public.

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Greylock Federal Promotes Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer

In his role, Barry will service existing and new business members, work on business development, originate commercial loans, and help to create and manage new products, services and classes to serve the community.

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NAPL: Understanding Artificial Intelligence Presentation

The event aims to explore various facets of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, catering to those fascinated, anxious, or simply curious about these technologies.

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Dion Brown Announces Transfer to Boston College

On Wednesday afternoon, Brown announced via the social media platform “X” that he is transferring to Boston College.

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